How to Buy Car Audio Amplifier Equipment

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The most common car audio system is the radio/tape player/CD and DVD player. A car audio amplifier is what is used in a sound system to bust your speakers in your automobile. Enthusiasts tend to install car audio equipment themselves—-it is a large part of the enjoyment. A novice will need to leave their car with a professional and have it installed. Read on to learn more.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Select the amperage you want to boost your audio system. Wattage is how amp power is measured. Always look for watts per channel when you shop for your amplifier.
Step 2

Search for amplifiers online to get a handle on prices. Many name brands offer great equipment. Great amplifiers can also be found with generic brand names.
Step 3

Find your local car stereo shop once you know what you want. Be prepared to ask questions as an educated consumer.
Step 4

Communicate your desire for the amplifier you think you want and let your local car audio guru go from there.
Step 5

Make a realistic evaluation of your ability to install your car audio amplifier yourself. Local car audio shop gurus are specialists in their field.
Step 6

Analyze your need for a maintenance agreement for your amplifier. Nearly every piece of car equipment comes with a maintenance plan—decide if the cost is worth the risk of not having one.
Step 7

Make a decision that fits your needs and will include your future wants.

Tips & Warnings

Educate yourself on the various car amplifiers on the market before making a final purchase.
A 50 watt total is really 25 watts per channel.

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on 8/23/2008 help please... i have a JBL LOADED ENCLOSURE (GTO1204BP-D)
Power Handling, RMS 600 Watts
Power Handling, Peak 1800 Watts
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 96dB
Frequency Response 30Hz - 150Hz
Impedance 2 x 4 ohms
*** what AMP should i use & how many WATT? that would'nt POP UP the SUBS, thanks guys! good day...